Writing:
Today you learned about Key Word Outlines--KWO--and how to write a paragraph from the Cephalopods outline.
Don't forget the
KWO rule:
#s & @s R $
Do you remember what that means?
Well, I won't tell you. But, I will tell you where you can find the answer. It's in your resource binder. :)
In today's class, you learned following three stylistic techniques.
- dressup 3 - strong verb
- dressup 6 - because clause
- sentence opener 1 - subject
This week you'll be typing up your paragraph with the
stylistic techniques we learned. Make sure that you format your papers correctly
and make sure you email me a copy by Tuesday.
What should your paper look like? Check your resource binder for an example of a correctly formatted paper. Here are few reminders:
- CLASS date & name
- class & teacher name
- draft number
- double-spaced
Literature
Title: Across Five Aprils
Author: Irene Hunt
Reading Dates: Sept 8 - Oct 5
This
is a beautifully written book, filled with bloodshed, hate, and
tears, but also with love, loyalty, and compassion, with unforgettable
characters, and with ideas and implications that have meaning for
young people today.—Chicago Tribune
Context:
Published
when Irene Hunt was 57 years old, Across Five Aprils was the first
book she ever printed. Amazingly, it received four awards! Taking the
time to carefully research the culture and events of the Civil War,
Hunt skillfully integrated historical fact & personal stories.
Heavily gleaning from letters, records, and stories from her
grandfather, Hunt created believable characters and places within the
pages of her first novel.
What it's about:
Across
Five Aprils is a story about the Creighton family and their struggle
to survive during the Civil War. More specifically, it's about Jethro
Creighton, a courageous boy who learns to deal with war, family death,
and personal responsibility. Because of the events in his life, he is
forced to grow up quickly. As readers, we watch him transform &
develop as a character through the Five Aprils of the Civil War.
